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Gorgeous Bureau Plat Desk, French, Large, Burl Wood Veneer, Leather Top, Bronze Mount!
A handsome and substantial French bureau plat …
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Gorgeous Bureau Plat Desk, French, Large, Burl Wood Veneer, Leather Top, Bronze Mount!
A handsome and substantial French bureau plat desk, combining the timeless elegance of historic French furniture design with the warmth of burled wood and traditional bronze ornament.
Large French Bureau Plat Desk with Burl Wood Veneer & Leather Top – Bronze Mounted – 70"
Description:
Elegant French-style bureau plat writing desk, crafted with richly figured burled wood veneer, inset tooled leather writing surface, and decorative bronze mounts. The desk follows the classic bureau plat form, a style of writing desk that became popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly during the reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI.
The rectangular top features a leather writing surface framed by warm burled wood, while the case is accented with ornamental bronze mounts, a decorative tradition associated with French cabinetmaking known as ormolu. These mounts not only enhanced the visual richness of furniture but also protected vulnerable edges and corners from wear.
The bureau plat was originally designed as a freestanding desk placed in the center of a room rather than against a wall. This allowed the owner to conduct business or correspondence while displaying the finely finished surfaces on all sides. By the 19th and early 20th centuries, furniture makers revived these historic French forms, producing desks inspired by the craftsmanship and elegance of earlier royal workshops.
With its generous scale and refined materials, this desk offers both practical workspace and classic European decorative appeal, making it suitable for traditional interiors, studies, or executive offices.
Condition:
Shows some veneer damage, consistent with age and use. The leather writing surface and bronze mounts remain intact and the desk retains its strong decorative presence. Please review photos carefully for overall condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 70 inches
Depth: 35 inches
Height: 32 inches
Seller: Old Europe Antiques Home Furnishings
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. Sold as decorative, no guarantees are made regarding working condition. sh ch
Auction for item only, pickup or shipping responsibility of buyer. 35o26
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- Dimensions
- 70ʺW × 35ʺD × 32ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XV
- Table Shape
- Other (unique shapes)
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sienna
- Condition Notes
- Wear and imperfections from age, use, and being moved. Including but possibly not limited to veneer loss and chips. Wear and imperfections from age, use, and being moved. Including but possibly not limited to veneer loss and chips. less
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